Temporary road closures on N3 for the placement of steel beams for the new Rockdale bridge

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20-02-2025
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The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises road users of temporary road closures on the N3 between St James Avenue Interchange and the EB Cloete Interchange. The road closures are a result of the placement and installation of steel beams as part of the ongoing construction of the new Rockdale Bridge over the N3 at Rockdale Road.

“Construction continues on the new Rockdale Bridge, following its demolition at the end of August 2024. This closure is part of the ongoing progress in the upgrade of the EB Cloete Interchange and surrounding bridges,” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s Eastern Region Geometrics Specialist Engineer.

SANRAL appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation as it undertakes this vital project to alleviate long term traffic congestion in the area.

The temporary road closures will take place as follows:

• N3 East Bound Carriageway Closure: From 20:00, on Tuesday, 25 February 2025 to 04:00, on Wednesday, 26 February 2025
• N3 West Bound Carriageway Closure: From 20:00, on Wednesday, 26 February 2025 to 04:00, on Thursday, 27 February 2025

Please note that the East Bound carriageway will be closed first, followed by the West Bound carriageway on the following night.

This initiative forms part of SANRAL’s continuous efforts to enhance pedestrian safety and improve traffic infrastructure along the N3 corridor.

As required for the safety of both road users and the construction team, full traffic accommodation plans are in place.

Trucks and heavy vehicles are advised to try and delay trips over this period or find suitable staging areas to avoid major congestion. Public transport operators are asked to ensure their drivers are aware of route closures and alternatives affecting their commuter routes.

Light vehicle traffic, as well as emergency services and traffic management are advised to make use of alternative routes.

A detailed alternative route guide is included below and can be found on this link: https://www.nra.co.za/project-n2n3-upgrades?region_id=eastern

All road-users are advised to plan their routes ahead of time and where possible leave for destinations earlier than usual.

CLOSURE LOCATIONS:

N3 East Bound Closures (Pinetown to Durban):

• N3 East Bound fully closed at St James Avenue Interchange. The off Ramp to Westville/Pavilion Shopping Centre will remain open.
• St James Avenue loop ramp will be closed from the Pavilion to Durban.
• St James Avenue left slip closed from Westville to Durban.

N3 West Bound Closures (Durban to Pinetown):

• N3 West Bound fully closed at EB Cloete Interchange (AKA Spaghetti Junction) motorists can only proceed to the N2 North or South.
• N2 North Bound off Ramp closed at Spaghetti Junction from Amanzimtoti to Pinetown.
• N2 South Bound off Ramp closed at Spaghetti Junction from Umhlanga Rocks to Pinetown.

“SANRAL appeals to road users to note and comply with the advance warning signs and speed restrictions when travelling past the construction work zones. To prioritise the safety of both the construction workers and road users, the speed limit along the route will be reduced during construction”, added Lowe.